#chicago

#chicago

That's because Chicago is just like us: big, urban, vibrant, and brown. This summer I visited the city where I always feel the flutter of familiarity. Let it be said: Chicago, like L.A., is Mexican as hell. Los Angeles may have more Mexican residents in total numbers, but in terms of who makes up each city's Latino population, Chicago is "as Mexican" as Los Angeles. Consider that about a third of Chicago is Hispanic or Latino, and roughly 73% of those people identify as Mexican. In Los Angeles, more than 45% are Latino, and about 71% of that population is Mexican, according to recent census data.

Police officers watch as people participate in a demonstration against the planned deployment of National Guard troops in Chicago on September 6, 2025.KAMIL KRZACZYNSKI / AFP / Getty Images Support justice-driven, accurate and transparent news - make a quick donation to Truthout today! After weeks of threatening to invade Chicago, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) launched "Operation Midway Blitz" on Monday to abduct, detain, and deport some of the millions of immigrant community members in the city.

I love the smell of deportations in the morning Trump posted. Chicago about to find out why it's called the Department of WAR, in reference to Trump's rebranding of the Department of Defense. Behind an AI-generated image of Trump as the main character in the movie is a depiction of Chicago burning with helicopters hovering over the city.

As Labor Day rallies took place across the US, the Chicago mayor Brandon Johnson sharply denounced the Trump administration's threat to deploy federal troops to the city as part of an immigration crackdown. No federal troops in the city of Chicago, said Johnson on Monday to a gathered crowd at the Workers over Billionaires demonstration in Chicago's West Loop neighborhood. Johnson added: We're going to defend our democracy we're going to protect the humanity of every single person in the city of Chicago.

The mayor directed all city departments to guard the constitutional rights of Chicago residents "amidst the possibility of imminent militarized immigration or National Guard deployment by the federal government." When asked during a news conference about federal agents who are presumably "taking orders," Johnson replied: "Yeah, and I don't take orders from the federal government." Johnson also blocked Chicago police from wearing face coverings to hide their identities,

President Donald Trump's border czar told reporters Thursday that federal authorities planned to increase immigration raids in Los Angeles and other so-called "sanctuary cities," with Chicago likely the next target. "You're going to see a ramp up of operations in New York; you're going to see a ramp up of operations continue in L.A., Portland, Seattle, all these sanctuary cities that refuse to work with ICE," Tom Homan said. Since June, Southern California has been ground zero of thousands of immigration arrests as well as legal battles over whether the raids violate the U.S. Constitution.

I did my J-1 in Chicago at a time the Cubs were still cursed by the Billy Goat, French fries were 'freedom fries', Tom Brady and Kobe Bryant were the new sporting icons, and La Résistance were the WWE's biggest villains. I was part of the college student droves that skittle into various cities, towns and resorts across America, each summer. I travelled to Chicago alone, with ER episodes and a barely touched Lonely Planet as the height of my research.

who has advocated for cooperation between cities and the federal government on crime, asked what a productive relationship with the Trump administration looks like? An excellent question, Johnson said. First of all, he could start by restoring the over $800 million that was taken away from violence prevention efforts back in April. He continued to detail work with community-led conflict resolution organizations and trained mental health professionals that, in some cases, have circumvented the need for a police officer to turn up at that scene.

"It's actually kind of weird that people here are booing me. You all know you all came from the same place I'm from, right? Where are you all at?"

Sarima Cafe blends South Asian cuisine with Filipino influences, featuring dishes like sweet potato mushroom dosa, calamansi shrikhand doughnuts, and ube crinkle cookies.

When I worked in downtown Chicago and was figuring out what my next thing would be, I spent a lot of time wandering around the West Loop taking photos.

George is on the brink of ruin, and Bertha is facing the possible destruction of all her hopes and dreams. If these were people we knew, it would be very sad, but since this is fiction, I am delighted.

"I had a vision and a dream decades ago of impacting the next generation. On day one, seeing the faces of these 21 apprentices brought me to tears because my dream has come true full circle."

"Sundays were always my favorite day because I knew that we'd all be together," says Matlin, who became the first deaf actor to win an Oscar in 1987 at the tender age of 21.

The Alston features a heated terrace patio in Downtown Chicago, a rare find, accommodating 100 guests while offering views of the historic Holy Name Cathedral.

The Chicago Dog Deep-Dish will be available for 30 days and is only offered in the small size. The pie starts with layers of mozzarella, canned plum tomatoes, and diced tomatoes - but no ketchup, of course - before being topped with slices of Portillo's hot dogs, sport peppers, pickles, white onions, and celery salt. The dough is infused with poppy seeds, akin to a hot dog bun, and after it comes out of the oven, the pizza is finished with green relish and drizzles of yellow mustard.

The PLL stages Week 7 in Chicago, marking the first neutral tour stop of the regular season with all eight teams in action.

Ben LaMar Gay's debut album, Downtown Castles Can Never Block the Sun, was a compilation of seven unreleased albums recorded over seven years, showcasing Chicago's hidden talent.

I think what it is, is that I don't know. If I knew what it was, I might not be able to do it. I don't think it's an actable quality.

Birrieria Zaragoza is a beloved Mexican restaurant in Chicago's community, noted for its slow-cooked goat and fresh tortillas, and has existed for 18 years.

Eighteen people were shot on Wednesday night, four fatalities reported, with the shooting occurring near Artis Restaurant and Lounge in River North.